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Source: http://noticias.terra.com/articulos...nda_muerte_de_menor_por_la_gripe_A_en_Panama/
Google translation:
FLU-AH1N1 PANAMA
Authorities confirm death of second child by influenza A in Panama
25/7/2009 - 17:11 (GMT)
Panama, July 25 (ACAN-EFE)-Health authorities in Panama have confirmed today the death of another child who was infected with influenza AH1N1, which joined the two deaths and 553 positive cases, since it appeared that type influenza in this country last May.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) said in a statement confirmed the death of a child under three years, presumably a product of intracerebral hemorrhage and who also was infected with Influenza A H1N1.
According to the report, the little patient, from the town December 24, he periphery in the east of the capital, was taken to Children's Hospital on July 21 and died the same day at night.
The test the child and sent to the Gorgas Memorial Institute of Health Studies, was positive for Influenza AH1N1, this Friday, so health authorities are investigating this case.
The other fatality, a baby of nine months, died on July 19 last for respiratory complications that resulted from influenza A.
Until now, in Panama there are 553 confirmed cases, of which 506 have been returned to their daily lives, accounting for 91.5 percent.
The Ministry recommends to increase the population of all measures to prevent and not lower our guard against this disease and come to health facilities in case of symptoms associated with it: sudden fever, general decay, cough, sore throat, vomiting or diarrea.ACAN-EFE rsm /
Terra / EFE
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Google translation:
FLU-AH1N1 PANAMA
Authorities confirm death of second child by influenza A in Panama
25/7/2009 - 17:11 (GMT)
Panama, July 25 (ACAN-EFE)-Health authorities in Panama have confirmed today the death of another child who was infected with influenza AH1N1, which joined the two deaths and 553 positive cases, since it appeared that type influenza in this country last May.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) said in a statement confirmed the death of a child under three years, presumably a product of intracerebral hemorrhage and who also was infected with Influenza A H1N1.
According to the report, the little patient, from the town December 24, he periphery in the east of the capital, was taken to Children's Hospital on July 21 and died the same day at night.
The test the child and sent to the Gorgas Memorial Institute of Health Studies, was positive for Influenza AH1N1, this Friday, so health authorities are investigating this case.
The other fatality, a baby of nine months, died on July 19 last for respiratory complications that resulted from influenza A.
Until now, in Panama there are 553 confirmed cases, of which 506 have been returned to their daily lives, accounting for 91.5 percent.
The Ministry recommends to increase the population of all measures to prevent and not lower our guard against this disease and come to health facilities in case of symptoms associated with it: sudden fever, general decay, cough, sore throat, vomiting or diarrea.ACAN-EFE rsm /
Terra / EFE
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